Wakeman
Ask about Wakeman
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Wakeman and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Wakeman
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village of Wakeman Water Department
59 Hyde Street, Wakeman, OH 44889
Help here
- Water and sewer billingAsk about water and sewer bills, payments, or billing questions.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wakemanohio.com
Local office · Nonprofit
Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Local office · City office
Village of Wakeman Municipal Hall
59 Hyde Street, Wakeman, OH 44889
Help here
- Village services and informationContact the village office for help with village services and resident questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wakemanohio.com
Library · Regional office
Wakeman Community Library
33 Pleasant Street, Wakeman, OH 44889
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and use library resources at the Wakeman branch.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on huroncolib.org
Village of Wakeman, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wakeman
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron, & Richland Counties, Inc.
908 Seavers Way, P.O. Box 2500, Sandusky, OH 44870
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Huron County
Wakeman is in Huron County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Huron County Department of Job and Family Services
185 Shady Lane Dr., Norwalk, OH 44857
Help here
- Food, cash, health, and child care benefitsApply for food and cash assistance, Medicaid, and help with child care costs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huroncountydjfs.com
State office · County office
Erie-Huron WIC, Norwalk Health Center
34 Executive Dr., Norwalk, OH 44857
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eriehealthohio.com
Public health · County office
Huron County Public Health
28 Executive Drive, Norwalk, OH 44857
Help here
- Immunizations and medical servicesGet vaccines and other public health services for people with or without insurance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huroncohealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Huron County Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services
2 Oak Street, Norwalk, OH 44857
Help here
- Mental health and substance use resourcesFind local mental health and substance use support and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcbmhas.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Huron County Law Library
2 East Main St., Norwalk, OH 44857
Help here
- Legal information resourcesUse legal information and resources with help from the law librarian.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huroncounty-oh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging
2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, OH 44906
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportConnect with services and support for older adults and caregivers in Huron County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa5ohio.org
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Ohio 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988